Georgia General Assembly Recognized Feb. 18 as ‘Hemophilia of Georgia Day’ at the State Capitol
The Georgia legislature issued a resolution that recognized Feb. 18, 2020, as “Hemophilia of Georgia Day” at the State Capitol. The resolution was sponsored by Representatives Josh McLaurin (Sandy Springs), Angelika Kausche (Johns Creek), Matthew Wilson (Brookhaven), Betsy Holland (Atlanta), Deborah Silcox (Sandy Springs), and Shelly Hutchinson (Snellville).
HoG staff were at the Capitol on Feb. 18. We had an exhibit table in the afternoon in the south wing.
Here is the resolution text, which is also available on the Georgia General Assembly website.
WHEREAS, each year, thousands of Americans, including Georgians, are impacted by hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit organization based in Sandy Springs, is dedicated to providing services and support to Georgians who have hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia's mission for more than 40 years has been to "exist so that people affected by bleeding disorders live as normally and productively as possible"; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is the only organization in Georgia offering medication, outreach nursing and social work services, clinical and research funding, and educational and support activities to these individuals to enhance their care and quality of life; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia employs pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and others to carry out the organization's work and mission; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia operates successful pharmacies which have received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc., demonstrating a commitment to high-quality standards of care; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia specifically provides children with these disorders the ability to attend summer camp at Camp Wannaklot; publishes an award-wining newsletter for clients and their families to keep up-to-date with advances on treatment; produces Protocols for the Treatment of Hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease for physicians and other health care providers; offers financial support for hemophilia treatment centers throughout Georgia to ensure that the treatment centers are fully staffed and equipped; and invests in critical research for these bleeding disorders and their associated complications; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia works with the state's Hemophilia Advisory Board as an advisor on the standards of care and treatment for individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia partners with many entities, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Hemophilia of Georgia Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders of Emory, for research to find a cure for hemophilia; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia's reach is beyond the borders of Georgia as a supporter of the World Federation of Hemophilia, working with that entity to provide technical support to hemophilia organizations in developing countries; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia serves as a trusted resource to many health care providers and insurers by providing each with training on bleeding disorders, including appropriate care and treatment, and the organization is recognized nationally and internationally for its work; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this extraordinary organization be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 18, 2020, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; commend Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and volunteers, and the persons that the organization serves and their past, present, and future work on behalf of those individuals suffering from hemophilia and other bleeding disorders in this state, throughout the nation, and around the world; and encourage all citizens to support Hemophilia of Georgia's efforts to fund initiatives and programs to help those individuals with hemophilia and bleeding disorders.